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Uganda Road Fund (URF)invites applications from suitably qualified
individuals to fill the following posts:
Position Title:Policy and Strategy
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Organization:Uganda Road Fund (URF)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to:Executive Director/Accounting Officer
Department : Policy and Strategy
Application Deadline:Monday 23rd March 2015
Organizational Profile:
Uganda Road Fund (URF) is a body corporate established by tile Uganda Road
Fund Act 2008, to finance routine and periodic maintenance of public roads.
TheFund seeks to fill vacant positions at its Secretariat in Kampala, and
accordingly Manager Policy and Strategy
Role Definition
To co-ordinate development and implementation of tile Fund's policies,
Strategies, plans and reports to ensure achievement of URF's goals and
objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
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Plan and oversee tile implementation of Technical, Strategic and Policy
research and ensure appropriate dissemination of tile findings to stakeholders.
·
Manager and coordinate the development and implementation of URF's Business
strategy.
·
Develop and implement Operational and Management systems, 2G Road Fund
business processes, work flow streams, standards operating policies and
procedures for URF.
·
Manage and report on annual implementation of 1, 3 and 5 year road
maintenance financing plans of tile Fund. Manage and coordinate implementation
of the 5 year corporate plan of tile Fund.
·
Manage and coordinate URF reporting schedule, prepare and disseminate
monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of tile Fund.
·
Mainstream sector plans, policies and standards into URF operation.
·
Establisll a framework to ensure currency of URF database of road assets,
Unit costs of desiqnated agencies.
·
Provide for URF's presence and participation in tile transport sector forum
and related fora.
·
Oversee formations and operations of District Road Committees (DRC's).
·
Advise Management on new Strategic chances in the sector in respect of
sector policies, strategic plans of Desiqnated AgenCies, ARMFA pronouncements
etc. Perform any other duties assigned by Management from time to time.
Qualifications:
1.Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Registered), Economics,
Statistics, Business Administration! Commerce or related discipline.
2.Advanced degree in Highway Engineering, Public Administration and
Management, Transport Economics, Transport Policy, Economic Policy and
Planning, Business Administration or Statistics.
3.Minimum of 8 years' working experience, 3 of which should be in policy
and strategy formulation and/or implementation in tile Transport Sector.
4.MemlJership of a recognized professional association and / or
registration with a professional Competent Authority will be an added
advantage.
Skills and Abilities:
i. Working knowledge of Road Asset Management Systems ii, Computer literacy
iii. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
iv. Abilityto work undertigllt deadlines without compromising quality.
v.Knowledge of commercialization of road management, financing and emerging
road industry trends.
vi. Previous work experience in quality assurance function will be an added
advantage.
vii. Demonstrable team leadership and good organization skills.
Age limit : Not more than 45 years
Gross Salary: UGX 6,000,000 p.m.
Mode of application:
Applications accompanied by
(i) a capability statement detailing
the applicant's general qualifications, adequacy for tile post or assignment
and illustrated personal experience in the East African region;
(ii) copies of testimonials;
(iii) detailed curriculum vitae showing experience and positions held;
(iv) current salary;
(v) 3 referees, including email and phone contacts; and
(vi) postal addresses, daytime
telephone contacts and email address of applicants should be submitted only in
hard copy to:
The Executive Dlrector,
Uganda Road Fund,5th Floor Twed Towers,
Plot to Kafu Road, P.O Box 7501, Kampala, Uganda
Tile deadline for submission of applications In hard copy (strictly) is
Monday 23rd March 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Please note timt only snonusteo candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing will result
in automatic disqualification.
The URF is an equal opportunity employer.
